Treatment & Surgery

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Humerus Fracture

The elbow joint is made up of three bones – the humerus, ulna and the radius. It bends and straightens like a hinge and it is also important for rotating your forearm, like the ability to turn your hands up. The elbow is a complicated joint and elbow fractures can involve both of the forearm bones, as well as the humeru

A humerus fracture may be classified by the location of the humerus: the upper or proximal end, the shaft, or the lower distal.

Fractures of the humerus usually result from falls or direct traumas.

Common symptoms of humerus fracture

Pain and stiffness

Loss of shoulder/arm function

Swelling and bruising.

Depending on the symptoms, Dr Siow will normally diagnose the fracture with an X-ray or a CT scan.

Treatment such as applying ice packs, pain relievers and being placed in a arm sling may help to ease the pain. However, a complicated humerus fracture may require surgery to realign the broken bone with implant plates, screws or rods to maintain proper alignment during healing. The eventual goal of treatment for a distal humerus fracture is to regain full motion of the elbow, as it was prior to the injury.

If you do suspect that you may have a humerus fracture, seek prompt medical attention from us.